Libelling against a private man is a moral offence; but whe… - John Holt

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Libelling against a private man is a moral offence; but when it is against a government, it tends to the destruction of it.

John Holt

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John Holt (Lord Chief Justice) (23 December 1642 – 5 March 1710) was an English lawyer and served as Lord Chief Justice of England from 17 April 1689 to his death.

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Libelling against a private man is a moral offence; but when it is against a government, it tends to the destruction of it. - John Holt

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